It’s common knowledge that the Western Conference is more competitive than the Eastern Conference. However, this upcoming season, the gap is even more significant with many teams in the West getting better, along with Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton suffering injuries. The Minnesota Timberwolves still have a championship-level core despite not making any massive improvements this offseason. Nevertheless, being in the West makes things more challenging.
The West is miles better than the East
The Oklahoma City Thunder are bringing back a nearly identical roster after winning 68 games and the NBA championship. Furthermore, the Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets, and Los Angeles Clippers all made significant improvements that addressed their roster flaws.